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Peas

Matar / Batani

Sweet cool-season climber. A short but rewarding window in Hyderabad's coldest weeks.

vinemediumseasonalMild Winter
Needs trellis
60terrace fit
Planting calendar

Suitability for sowing each month in Hyderabad.

Jan
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Jun
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Nov
Dec
Not recommendedPossibleGoodBest
Lifecycle timeline
  1. SowDay 0
  2. GerminationDay 8
  3. FloweringDay 40
  4. First harvestDay 65
  5. Peak harvestDay 75
  6. End of cropDay 95
Care schedule

Day-offset tasks from sowing. Add this crop to your plan to get real dates.

  • Day 0
    Sow seedsSow

    Start the crop in fresh, well-draining mix.

  • Day 1
    Keep soil moist for germinationWater

    Seeds need consistent moisture until they sprout.

  • Day 25
    First compost feedFeed compost

    Light feed to fuel vegetative growth.

  • Day 26
    Train onto trellisTrain vine

    Guide the vine up to save space and improve airflow.

  • Day 30
    Weekly pest checkPest check

    Watch for Aphids & Pod borer.

  • Day 35
    Check drainageCheck drainage

    Thirsty/vining crops are most at risk of waterlogging.

  • Day 40
    Feed at floweringFeed compost

    Switch to a richer feed to support fruit set.

  • Day 50
    Prune & deadheadPrune

    Remove old growth to channel energy into fruit.

  • Day 65
    First harvestHarvest

    Pick early and often to keep the plant producing.

Risk panel
Rain riskmedium

Monsoon waterlogging & splash.

Heat risklow

Summer bolting / flower drop.

Overwatering riskmedium

Root rot from soggy soil.

Common pests
Aphids, Pod borer
Common diseases
Powdery mildew, Rust
Terrace notes

A short, weather-dependent window. Worth it for the unbeatable taste of fresh-picked peas, but not a staple here.

  • Sow only Oct–Nov; heat ends the crop fast.
  • Provide twiggy support or netting to climb.
  • Pick pods young for peak sweetness.
Key requirements
Sun
5–7h
direct/day
Shade tol.
Medium
Water
Medium
Container
18L
15 inch grow bag
Soil depth
25cm
Support
Trellis
1st harvest
65d
Lifecycle
95d
Source confidence

Where this crop's data comes from.

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